Julian Alvarez's unexpected response on whether Haaland or Messi deserve the Ballon d'Or

The 2023 Ballon d'Or ceremony has arrived. Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland are the two big favorites to win the medal this season. The Argentine forward and the Norwegian forward had two very outstanding seasons. However, the debate between who really deserves the award has been constant news. Now, Julian Alvarez has been the one to talk about them. after being teammates with both, with Messi in Argentina and with Haaland at Manchester City.

But, one more year, it could be Leo's party, whom we all point to as the winner of what would be his eighth award, a Ballon d'Or that he has dominated since 2009, since he has won it in these years: 2009, 10, 11, 12 , 15, 19 and 2021. And all of them, without further response, removing the one from 2021, in which he shared merits with Robert Lewandowski. In the case of Erling Haaland, everything indicates that Messi's World Cup will end up weighing more than the Champions League.

One of the most authoritative voices to speak about this award is precisely Julian Alvarez, who has shared it with both, both in Argentina and at Manchester City. The forward of the Argentine National Team Julián Álvarez spoke, in advance of the Ballon d'Or presentation, and maintained that "it should be one award for Messi and another for the rest." Just as Pep Guardiola came to say about both. Many say that this is due to the great relationship they have with the two footballers and to avoid any type of controversy.

What did Julian Alvarez say?

“The Ballon d’Or? I agree with what Pep said: they should give one for Messi and another for the rest. “Leo had an amazing season, won a World Cup while being the best player, he deserves to win it.” In addition, the former River gave his opinion on what will be the final of the Copa Libertadores de América between Boca and Fluminense with the latent possibility that he will face "Xeneize" again in the Club World Cup: "We will see what happens on Saturday and then the Club World Cup will come in December."